Law & Ethics - December 2007

We live in an area where a babysitter is extremely hard to find. And so are jobs that have flexible hours. So we finally found one that can watch the kids, since we both work night shifts. Now this babysitter has been telling us she can't watch the kids as early as an hour before we have to go to work, at least once a week, and the other day she told us, "oh yeah my daughter had lice about two weeks ago so your kids might have it too."

If it comes down to it we might pursue pressing charges for lost wages. My argument is that she had a verbal agreement with us to watch the kids five days a week, and cancelling at such unreasonably short notice caused us to lose wages we could have worked, and because we're seen as "not as dependable" as other employees due to this, our reputations at work are damaged as well. Do we have a case?

If not, is there another course of action I could pursue? We're currently trying very hard to find another evening babysitter with no luck.

2007-12-17 04:50:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there a difference? Where can I find info on both of these?

2007-12-17 04:42:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 04:38:28 · 19 answers · asked by drwlng 1

Our security cameras becoming too intrusive in our lives? Is our saftey being protected or is our privacy being invaded?

2007-12-17 04:38:20 · 8 answers · asked by tmiywill 2

My payday is on Friday. I have direct deposit to my bank in Texas, (I live in Ohio) it's my bill paying account. It has really good benefits, that's why I use it. I have a local bank here in Ohio for spending money. So when I got to work last Friday, there was a sign up saying no one got their direct deposit, which I figured out when I called to listen to my bank info on the way to work. So we were given checks, and not till like 10am. So now I had to put the checks in the ohio account and wait for them to clear, which probably won't be until tomorrow. Meanwhile I had automatic payments (3 of them) scheduled to come out of the Texas account Friday. I will be hit with double fees from my bank, plus the payee.

Should my employer be responsible for reimbursing me the fees because this was as a result of the company's error?

Are they legally obligated to since I have had direct deposit for years?

Is it worth the trouble, or just a waste of my time, & cut my losses?

2007-12-17 04:37:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if the person seriously has no money, and owes a loan company thousands? How can they sue you for money you don't have? Can you go to jail?

2007-12-17 04:33:09 · 10 answers · asked by fredsredhead66 4

but it's legal to take potent hallucinogens such as Dramamine and drive?

Look it up

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramamine

2007-12-17 04:32:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Guy is suing NYC clubs for "ladie's night"!
WOW. How could this be?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071215/ap_on_fe_st/odd_ladies_nights

2007-12-17 04:28:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,

To make a long story short. A collection agency started to communicate with me in November 2007 about an open balance with a doctors office back in November 2001. Since 2005 that doctors office company was bought by another one. All my doctors are still the same. I just called my current doctors office and they are telling me that I do NOT have any open balance.

So what do I do? Also, is it legal for a collection agency to claim a balance due 6 years ago? The balance is for $180. I also contacted my insurance company and they can't go back on their records at that date.

So currently, I have nothing to prove... or do I ?

Thanks

2007-12-17 04:24:07 · 5 answers · asked by TheMorbidMe 2

My sister has a great idea for a celebrity doll, and she makes her own "customized" dolls all the time that are very professional looking.
She wants to mail one out to this celebrity or to their company as a prototype. I'm worried that they will see it and take her idea. Should she get a copyright or some form of legal work done before she mails a prototype?
Also, where should she mail it to? The celebrity's managment company?
Any legal advice would be great
Thanks

2007-12-17 04:16:09 · 5 answers · asked by marm212 5

I am a federal worker with Veteran Affairs and was told that we can get discounts on our mobile phones.I was told to go www.my t-mobile.com/corpdiscount to get forms to fill out. need help

2007-12-17 03:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by lynn 1

my husband was accused of a crime that he might not have done everything that he was accused of. i live in a small town where the court system sticks together and you dont have a chance to win. i am on a fixed income but am willing to pay please send me some info if u can.

2007-12-17 03:51:37 · 11 answers · asked by ms.courious 1

so i live in massachusetts, where bb guns are apparently illegal. i was just wondering how places like wal mart can sell bb guns while its illegal? im not complaining, just wondering how they can immaculately get around the law? thank god they can haha.

2007-12-17 03:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll be adding plenty of details.

High-fructose corn syrup- Second ingredient in most soda's.... Look it up.

2007-12-17 03:38:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

can a minor(14) marry a older man(24) if a guardian approves it? Would they get in trouble if the minors parents still have parental rights but in states custody signed the consent forms in order for them to get amrried?

2007-12-17 03:26:57 · 5 answers · asked by yvonne o 1

of the gvoernments to regulate same sex marriages they need to keep their nose out of americans personal lives. What do you think?

2007-12-17 03:19:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our housemate is asking for £30 for the phone bill. However he says he's paid the money already but hasn't received a statement as he pays monthly but receives bills every 3 months. He's been known to lie before about money so were wary.

We have said we'll happily pay the money just as soon as we see the statement. Even if it's just a print out of his online statement. He's refusing to show us this saying he doesn't have one.

Do we have to pay before seeing the statement?

2007-12-17 02:50:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If its legal.. can you post it on the internet without getting in trouble??

2007-12-17 02:49:53 · 9 answers · asked by kennyk 4

the u.s. constitution says that polygamy is illegal but isn't polygamy part of the mormon religion? that being said wouldn't that part of the constitution be unconstitutional. the first amendment says freedom of religion but if there are restrictions on a religion the government is breaking it's own laws. what the hell? somebody tell me if i am right or not. the government is wrong, right?

2007-12-17 02:10:21 · 12 answers · asked by your worst nightmare 2

in short...what happened was I went to the CEO and brought my concerns about my boss to her attention. the CEO then spoke to my boss about my concerns (since my boss' carelessness has now jeopardized funding for my program)...after her meeting with the CEO she has been isolating me and very short with me....yesterday I overheard her "venting" to the Director of Grants about me...I thought that was considered defamation since there is no reason for the Director of Grants to know...but I'm not sure.

2007-12-17 02:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Question regarding 2nd violation of Probation for DUI. This is my second violation, first violation occured 5 months ago for not reporting. I went to court and the judge reinstated probation. The only condition I have left is DUI school, all fines, community service, vehicle lock and MADD classes have been completed. Only item missing is the DUI school. I am scheduled for school in January, however my court date is tomorrow. What should I expect? Cannot afford a lawyer at this time..

2007-12-17 01:05:18 · 6 answers · asked by sem197185 1

I recently started working for a company as a salaried employee. I'm guaranteed my 40 hours a week. My supervisor pressures me into working 12, 13, 14 hour shifts and I only get paid for 8 of those hours. He submits my timesheets before my week ever starts for 40 hours. I know the State of Texas and the US government has laws to protect salaried employees. What are the laws against working salaried employees over there 40 hours? Because I am going to HR to get some answers soon and I need some ammo to fight with. If there were no laws we would all be on salary. Companies would make us work 100 plus hours every 2 weeks and only pay us for 80. So I know there are some laws.

2007-12-17 01:03:44 · 14 answers · asked by Big Sam D 4

twice my girlfriend had an abortion against my wishes and there was not one thing i could do about it. but if the man wants it theres nothing he can do to make her get it. and im not saying there should be but i am saying why should a single man pay support under these conditions

2007-12-17 00:59:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 00:49:50 · 12 answers · asked by nishnabe 1

Can a lawyer's wife write my will? Can a police officer's wife write a speeding ticket? Help I'm a little confused as to her justification of her "thirty five years experience".

2007-12-17 00:46:54 · 20 answers · asked by trlrpkgirl 3

I mean children who are under 10.What is their fault?Are they guilty because they are small.

2007-12-17 00:46:09 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Statistics of Cases settled by xxx Law Center
1. It has accepted 3741 cases and successfully mediated 3521. The rate of successful mediation is 94.1%. In 2006, it has accepted 207 cases.
2. It has acted as the arbitrate agents of workers appearing in court 140 times for free, including 12 times in 2006, and has served as lawsuit agents appearing in court 133 times, including 10 times in 2006.
5. Members of the law center have served as arbitrators in labor disputes 36 times in 2003.

Please help me refine my translation. Is it suitable to use "it" and "they" as the subject in formal document?

2007-12-17 00:24:21 · 4 answers · asked by boboan 1

I am in management (female) and I am friendly with all my employees . Sometimes I would go out with some of them (female and/or male) to eat or whatever after work which can be quite late. Recently I have become good friends with a few of them and we spend a lot of time chatting and texting each other which is done off the clock. Well one of the employees girlfriend called my supervisor telling him that we are in a sexual relationship and I am destroying their relationship and he (my supervisor) needs to do something (fire me). She saids she has evidence which is probably phone records and pictures (she admitted to following me). My supervisor documented this and wants me to take care of it or else he would. As a result he just quit and I think that should be the end of it but she still calls my supervisor because she wants to see me punished. I am feeling harrassed and worried. Is there anything I can do to fight back? Can I do something to prevent her from causing trouble.

2007-12-17 00:01:19 · 3 answers · asked by scrapstar80 1

ok im 16 and this is my frist time ive ever gotten arrested and well my charges are this burglary in the 2nd degree criminal mischief in the 1st degree and possesion of achohal

frist id like to say i didnt steal and or break into a house i was invited in thinking it was a evicted/ abandoned house 2nd i didnt **** up the house it was this kid tony who was drunk

i pretty much didnt do anything but be in the wrong place at the wrong time and like im not sure what to do plead guilty plead no contest or plead not guilty

wich im not but they wont belive me cause everyone else who was there took theyre deal and plead no contest and now i have no one to collaborate with me so going to trial is kinda useless sept my friend pattie who is taking it to trial and i dunno if hes enough to work off of or like yeah :/ someone tell me what a good legal strategy i should do im realllly ****** im seriusly a good kid i never do anything wrong just with wrong people at the wrong time

2007-12-16 21:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

YA regularly deletes questions and or answers by saying they violate community guidelines. Fact is, I have seen many deleted that, in fact, did not violate any guidelines whatsoever. We have no recourse except to appeal to the bot program that deleted the question or answer and get an automated response. Questions and answers get deleted because they get reported, much the same way the nazis did in pre wwII Germany. The US constitution gives citizens the right to face their accusers, YA does not give us that right, therefore are violating the constitution in the country in which they operate, provided California is still in the USA. Any of you constitutional lawyers want to take YA to task and give our citizens their constitutional right to know who is falsely reporting, as well as who are reporting justly. There are some who have been and are still being targeted maliciously for their views, opinions, religion, and national origin. This is not what made out country great.

2007-12-16 21:30:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous